Being faced with homelessness at Christmas can be a very lonely time. Over the festive period and beyond, we will be a welcoming, safe and supportive home for 22 people experiencing homelessness in Hampshire.
As well as having somewhere warm to stay, our residents will have access to specialist one-to-one support so that they can start rebuilding their lives and escape homelessness for good.
Our staff and volunteers will make Christmas Day as special as it can be whilst respecting that not all our residents will be feeling festive. Residents at our main site will have the opportunity to tuck into Christmas dinner cooked by volunteers and we will ensure that everyone receives gifts.
There are lots of ways that you can help to give hope to someone faced with homelessness this Christmas and ensure that they feel remembered. Hover over or click on the boxes below to find out more.
Give a Gift
Give a Gift
Help us to make sure all our residents have a gift to open on Christmas Day. Choose from our list of ideas or order via our Amazon Wishlist.
Donate Money
Donate Money
Whether you can spare 10p, £10 or £100 your donation will make a difference to the life of someone experiencing homelessness.
Fuel Allowance Giving
Fuel Allowance Giving
For many, the Winter Fuel Allowance is a vital lifeline. If you’ve been given more than you really need then perhaps you’d consider donating some to help someone without a home to heat.
Be a Secret Santa
Secret Santa
Are you struggling to buy for the person who has everything? How about getting a gift for someone who has a lot less instead. Donate to help someone experiencing homelessness, print out the gift note below to give to your friend or family so they know how you’ve helped.
Send a Card
Send a Card
Make sure our residents know that people are thinking of them this Christmas and write them a card. Send to The Winchester Beacon, 20B Jewry St, SO23 8RZ.
Christmas Cards
Christmas Cards
Our 2022 Christmas card features a snowy Jewry Street in Winchester created by local artist Jonathan Chapman. Buy now for delivery or collection.
Easyfundraising
Easyfundraising
Did you know that if you shop at your favourite high street shops via Easyfundraising they will donate money to your chosen charity? There are tempting offers to enjoy too!
Advent Giving
Advent Giving
Take on our Advent Giving Challenge, put a little aside every day and help to give a gift of shelter and support this Christmas.